Tag: Social security claiming decisions

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Retiring baby boomers are increasing the demand for services from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) at a time when budget constraints and retiring staff are limiting the agency’s capacity to deliver them.  Using online services – rather than contacting a representative – offers a way for SSA to meet increased demand with fewer resources…

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Disclaimer: The U.S. Social Security Administration substantially limited the use of the “free loan” strategy in 2010, see press release | federal ruling Abstract When to claim Social Security is one of the most important decisions Americans face when approaching retirement. Recently, several unconventional claiming strategies have come to light – “Free Loan,” “Claim and Suspend,” and “Claim…